Deleter (2022) Movie Script
1
My father told me
not to be afraid of ghosts.
Seeing ghosts is proof that
there is an afterlife.
That there is a god, good, and evil.
Because of this,
I would understand every cruel thing
that happens in the world.
I was just a kid when he told me that.
Now, I'm still searching for ghosts.
What did HR say?
Nothing. There's no news about her.
They tried calling her,
but she's not picking up.
I want to know how she's doing.
Shirlee said she saw her at her condo.
Spaced out. Not talking.
It seems like
she's going through something.
- Poor girl.
- You should've been there.
If you'd seen her then
It still creeps me out.
You could hear her scream
throughout the office.
- Her eyes looked like she'd seen a ghost.
- You'll be dozing off again later.
- What do you think happened?
- It's still early.
She probably got triggered
by a video she was moderating.
Don't doze off again later!
She's not the type
who gets along with people, though.
That's why she doesn't have
any friends in the office.
- Isn't Lyra her friend?
- I don't think they're close.
I don't know.
It's not like Lyra's any different.
Hey, Lyra. How are you?
We're going to the rooftop to vape.
You want to come?
I'll pass.
Delete.
Delete.
Delete.
Lyra?
Delete.
Sorry, sir.
This was taken from afar.
There's not much blood.
Actually, it doesn't even look like
a dog at first glance.
But why did you delete this,
and let the others get through?
It was just a mistake, sir.
A misclick.
I've always been consistent
with the others.
We only monitor 3% of your output.
You know,
if we're talking about consistency,
I'm really worried about the 97%.
Like this one.
- Lyra!
- Sir--
Starting today,
we'll be having weekly evaluations, okay?
Okay?
Sir.
Do you have some on you?
Why?
Don't the ones I gave you work?
I've run out.
Here, try this.
Take it easy on these.
Thank you, sir.
You know, Lyra
It seems I made a mistake
in my assessment of you.
You're not as numb as I thought you were.
We all have problems.
But it's important
that we don't bring them to work.
My shift is starting.
Sure, Lyra.
Just remind the others, okay?
We have a meeting in the war room.
And your weekly assessment.
Same time.
Lyra.
Sir?
You can talk to me, okay?
I just want you to be efficient.
Sir, maybe you can finally
give me a raise?
Next week.
Same time.
Don't forget.
Delete.
Ignore.
Ignore.
Ignore.
Delete.
Fucking smurfs!
What?
Delete.
You're wasting the bar chow.
Boom, motherfucker! Wasted!
Wasted idiot!
Ignore.
Delete.
- Yay, you're so good!
- Happy birthday!
Don't come near us!
- Stay away!
- Sir!
Sir! Let's talk about this.
Again.
Context is the name of the game.
Is the content sexual?
Is there a minor involved?
I've been in this industry long enough
to know to "always base it on context."
Hey, Lyra.
- Other examples of context to consider
- Do you have any news about Aileen?
- War coverage?
- How is she?
- What kind of war is it?
- I haven't seen her.
Do our clients want the world to see this?
- When you do
- That's why research is important.
tell her that we're inviting her
next week.
Just for a couple of drinks.
We haven't hung out with her yet.
We're all devastated by
what happened to Aileen.
But given our line of work,
it's kind of expected.
We can use this
as an opportunity to learn.
It's okay to take a break occasionally.
Okay?
Check it.
Yeah, I know, but
I know. I need time.
I'm already doing what I can.
Babe.
I'm at my limit.
But I'm trying my best
to hold it together.
Don't worry. I'll call back okay?
Babe, please.
Babe.
YOU CAN'T ESCAPE HERE.
I hope you're listening.
I hope someone finds out
about my situation.
I can't handle this anymore.
My work visa has expired.
I have no money.
I'm done with my quota.
See you.
Miss.
Do you have a lighter on you?
The cashier won't let me borrow hers.
Sorry, I quit smoking.
Why don't you just buy one?
They're pretty cheap.
No offense,
but switching to vaping
isn't actually quitting.
Both will kill you soon enough.
Okay, sorry. I appear to be
giving off a stalker vibe.
Okay.
Miss, you look familiar.
H. Smith?
Concorde Ventures, 22nd floor?
Can you help me?
My officemates and I have been debating
about what you guys actually do
in your department.
Actually,
we have a bet going on--
What do you think we do?
This is just my theory.
Scam center?
You guys wouldn't be so covert
if you weren't hiding anything.
Or are you guys
phone sex operators?
I'm not judging you or anything.
We all have our own way
of earning a living.
How about you?
What stressful job do you have,
to dump your shit on me?
I'm in IT on the 4th floor.
I started last month.
My name's Jace.
I hope your whole floor's internet
shuts down.
Do you mind?
I'm trying to catch some sleep.
Why are you sleeping here?
The trains are closed.
Don't you have sleeping quarters
on your floor?
The jail cell?
Jail cell?
We call our sleeping quarters
the "jail cell."
They're dark. Cramped.
As if you're in prison.
But at least here,
there's air conditioning.
You should try sleeping there.
Fuck no. I'm afraid I won't wake up.
You should be grateful that
your shifts are easy.
So,
you'll help me win the bet?
Will you stop bothering me
if I tell you what our job is?
Promise.
I'll even buy you pods.
I'm the reason why
you can sleep soundly at night.
Fuck, I knew it!
You're a phone sex operator.
Asshole
Fine. Okay. I was just kidding.
I'll leave you alone now.
I'll give you the pods
when we see each other again.
What flavor do you want? Mint?
Fresh red.
I hang out on the rooftop
during break time.
You can give it to me there.
Okay, fresh red.
Rooftop.
I don't know what happened.
They said she jumped.
Hey, you two! Get down from there!
Sorry.
Lyra.
You're next.
Fix yourself up.
You look like shit.
Lyra, I need to talk to you.
Are we on the same page with this?
Do you know how hard I worked
to fix this setup?
Be mindful of what you say.
One slip of the tongue, and you'll ruin
all the work I've done here.
Remember.
Your job
Our jobs
That is what's at stake.
Lyra
I talked to HR.
I'll take care of your raise.
Don't worry.
Lyra.
Are you okay?
Miss, did you notice anything
when Aileen entered the building?
I didn't.
Did you notice anything strange
about her behavior
during the past few days
before she killed herself?
Lyra?
Miss, are you okay?
Yes. I'm fine.
Sir, I deleted everything.
But the investigators are asking
for a copy.
Just take care of it.
We're looking for Aileen's cell phone.
We're hoping you have any information
that will help our investigation.
It would help us if you could give us
an idea of the work that you do here.
So we can have a clear picture
of the victim's profile.
Most of us are in customer support.
Didn't Sir Simon brief you about it?
Ah yes, he mentioned that.
We did a background check
on the employees here.
We're aware of your mother's
missing person case.
I know this is hard on you, but,
you know, I'm a father too.
I have a daughter.
I'm sure they're doing the best they can
to find your mother.
Lyra maybe you can help us
with this case?
They're wasting their time.
What?
My mother isn't missing.
She abandoned us.
She left me and Papa.
Ma'am?
Ma'am?
You can call me Tess.
Ma'am Tess
I didn't know Aileen that well.
I can't help you.
But if you gain any information,
please contact us.
I left my number with your supervisor.
Lyra
I understand.
You know, our jobs
make us crazy sometimes.
But
are they paying you enough?
It's enough to get by.
We only do customer support anyway.
Lyra, where are you?
We're here already. - Armi
What? Why is no one drinking yet?
I'll drink in a bit.
Me too.
Come on! We rarely get to do this.
Word on the street is that
there's an opening in CGB.
I might apply.
I thought of applying too.
But the commute is such a hassle.
What are the benefits like?
Just enough.
What about the pay?
That's the problem
We're done for, guys.
Let's just accept that
we'll be stuck in that office forever
until we're insane.
God, I keep getting dick videos every day.
It's fucking disgusting.
I thought you liked dick videos?
I'm this close to fucking resigning!
Hey, stop that already.
We're out of the office.
I should've deleted this.
Whatever.
Come on, guys! Let's have a shot.
You know, I've been feeling disgusted
with myself since I accepted the raise.
Doesn't it bother you?
If people had found out that Aileen died
because of work-related stress,
all of us would have been sacked.
I love Aileen, but
did you guys hear about it?
Did you know?
She was swimming in debt.
Couldn't that be the reason
why she killed herself?
Why does she have to worry about money
when she has a sugar daddy?
Sugar daddy?
Yeah.
Who else could it be?
Boss Simon.
Well
He is kind of creepy.
And too touchy.
Aileen lets him have his way
with her though.
You guys didn't know Aileen.
She's not here to defend herself.
She's dead, okay?
How about you, Lyra?
Did you know Aileen?
None of us knew Aileen.
That's dark.
What?
I said you're dark.
Sorry, I couldn't hear you over the noise.
Shit! Lyra, sorry.
I left my wallet at the apartment.
Can you take care of the bill?
I'll pay you back next week. Promise.
And
thank you for hanging out with me.
I don't exactly
have anyone else to talk to.
And word in the office is,
you're the best employee there.
I'm not the best.
They're all just lazy.
That's why they can't meet their quotas.
Don't worry.
You'll get used to it.
You just need a bit of training.
Well, I think it's kind of obvious
that I'm not right for this job.
It's hard to get used to.
Even if it's only a job, those videos
Those are real people in them.
Don't think about it too much.
Ignore.
Delete. Ignore. Delete.
Until you get the pulse of it.
This one moderates
like it's a piece of cake.
She's my idol.
How do you do it, Lyra?
Do what?
You act as if the job isn't affecting you.
Like it's nothing.
I've been observing you.
Right, Lyra. What's your secret?
Share it with us.
Do you know this saying?
"One death is a tragedy.
A million, a statistic."
In layman's terms, please.
The individuals you see on screen
are not people anymore.
Data.
We handle data, not people.
It's that simple.
Hey! What's up?
Check out these worms!
I picked them up from there.
This one has carabao shit on it.
Look!
Fuck.
Are you okay?
What happened to Armi?
Check it. What did she see?
This is a cool spot.
Not crowded at all.
Wait
I still don't know your name.
Miss, is it okay to ask?
Depends.
Did you bring it?
You know what? You're a scammer.
You're not really a phone sex operator.
Lyra.
Lyra.
Lyra
Can I smoke, Lyra?
So, you guys are content moderators?
I'm sorry about Aileen.
Your job must be tough.
How are you not traumatized yet?
How are you handling it?
Listen to this.
This sounds different.
The tempo is crazy.
I listen to that after moderating.
To calm myself down.
Weirdo.
Don't you get more stressed out
when you listen to this?
The beat's too fast.
It has a different effect
when you watch what I watch.
Have you seen a beheading video?
How the head gets slowly decapitated?
Beheading videos?
I'll pass.
But, you know, it depends.
Sometimes, when they use a blunt knife,
it gets messy.
Other times,
they just need one clean slice
to remove the head.
But get this. Sometimes
they use a sawing motion.
And when they do,
most of the time,
the people squeal like animals.
Fuck.
When I was younger,
we had a pet dog.
My dad butchered her
because she'd keep howling.
In our province
there's a superstition that if a dog
keeps howling every night,
that means someone in your family
is going to die.
My dad believes in those things,
so he got scared.
He killed our dog.
Did you see it?
Yes.
Even now, I can still hear it whimpering.
Isn't that kind of a silver lining though?
Because of it, you're tough as steel now.
What are you doing?
Do you know why I always come here?
Why?
Because when you look below,
people seem like ants.
Like they're just moving dots.
If one of those dots disappears
or stops moving,
you won't feel anything.
There's no weight to carry.
It'd be easier that way, Aileen.
If we saw people as that. Just dots.
Maybe that's just how the world really is.
Full of dots.
Lyra!
Lyra!
Lyra?
Lyra, open the door!
Lyra!
Lyra, what the hell's happening to you?
Lyra!
Lyra?
You really don't believe in an afterlife?
Then where do we end up after we die?
I don't know, Aileen.
When I die first, I'll let you know.
YOU CAN'T ESCAPE HERE.
Hey!
Are you okay?
Have you heard?
Armi resigned.
She already sent Sir Simon her letter.
Benru?
Yes?
Can you help me with my backlog?
I'm starting to feel sick.
Is that all?
Okay, let me think about it.
You wish.
I'm leaving.
Simon: Are you done with your backlog?
You have a new batch to finish by tonight.
I'm still at the office.
Asshole. You're just watching porn.
Benru, you left your bag again?
I don't want to see them anymore.
I don't want this anymore.
I don't want to see them anymore.
I want to get out of here.
I don't want this anymore.
This is your fault!
This is your fault.
This is your fault.
This is your fault!
This is your fault.
Lyra.
What are you doing here?
Don't you need to work on your backlog?
- Sir?
- Are you finished?
There's something you need to see.
What is it?
It was forwarded to my queue.
I tried tracing its metadata,
but it's not from our QA site.
I don't want to see them anymore.
I want to get out of here.
Ma'am Tess said
they haven't found Aileen's phone.
Who the fuck sent this?
This is all your fault!
This is all your fault!
This is your fault!
This is your fault!
Delete that.
Someone else might see.
Make sure it's wiped from the server.
Sir?
It's from the same uploader.
Tag ID#1216.
It was just uploaded.
Fuck!
Delete that too.
Hello?
Axel, can you check the reception area?
The main entrance is closed.
The employee's exit
is the only one open, sir.
Are you sure?
Someone uploaded a video to our server.
It was recorded in the reception area.
Yes, sir. I'm looking at
the CCTV right now.
I don't know how,
but there must be someone there!
Can you check, please?
Who are you calling?
That's okay.
Lyra.
Jace, I need your help.
Do you still have the video?
What are you talking about?
You told me to delete it
and now you're asking for it?
Jace, this is important.
Lyra, to be honest,
I'm still pissed at you.
I looked for you all over the club.
Can you just listen, please?
The video you took of Aileen,
is it still with you?
Aileen?
Yes, I have it. Why?
I don't have time to explain.
Just send it to me now, please.
Lyra
What the hell is going on?
Please, Jace! Just send it to me!
I think I know her.
She jumped!
- This is?
- Aileen's death.
You guys know her?
Look! He snatched her phone.
Motherfucker.
It's that thief!
I'll call Aileen's phone.
That asshole. He's fucking with us.
We need to call Ma'am Tess.
We don't need to. I can handle this.
Shit. Axel isn't answering his phone.
If someone uploads another video,
just delete it, okay?
I'll come back.
Sir!
Sir Simon, answer the phone.
- Lyra?
- Hello, Jace!
Can you hear me?
Lyra, I can't understand you.
Jace, I'm still at the office.
The power's out. I can't get out.
Yes, I can see that.
Just wait for the generator, okay?
- Hello, Lyra?
- Jace?
- Hello?
- Lyra.
Hello!
I don't know what's happening anymore.
Someone killed Sir Simon.
I need to get out of here.
Lyra, what are you saying?
Someone's killing who?
Hello?
Jace? Hello!
Fuck!
- Boss! Help!
- What is it, sir?
There's someone trapped up there!
Come with me.
Okay, let's go.
YOU CAN'T ESCAPE HERE.
Help me!
Help! Help!
Here.
Drink this.
What's that, sir?
It's for your nerves.
I'm okay, sir.
You don't have to hide your situation.
Admit it. You need help.
Okay?
Here.
I'm sorry, Aileen.
I know that sometimes,
I don't take care of my employees enough.
But you know,
you guys aren't the only ones
I have to deal with.
Sir.
Maybe you need to take one too.
This job makes us crazy.
Doesn't this work for you too, Aileen?
Sir
I don't feel well.
I don't feel well, sir.
You're just stressed, Aileen.
Relax.
Just relax.
Relax
Sir
No.
Just relax.
Let's make this easy like last time.
Stop it
Let go of me!
You want to leave?
There's the door.
Go on.
Try to escape.
You're really leaving?
What?
After giving me a hard-on?
I don't want to. Stop it, sir!
Don't resist it.
Look at me.
Open your eyes!
You whore!
You're playing with me, aren't you?
You're all the same.
I'm sorry.
Sorry.
I wasn't able to help you.
I was afraid.
That's the truth. I was afraid.
My whole life feels like a nightmare.
I can't wake up.
I want to wake up.
I don't want this anymore.
I want this to stop.
Sorry
What's the status upstairs?
Did you find the girl?
Negative on the 21st, sir.
We're searching on the 22nd.
Lyra?
Lyra
Lyra, what happened to you?
Sir, help!
We found the girl.
We're on the 22nd floor.
All right, we can start with the interview
whenever you're ready.
Can I smoke here?
After the interview.
Please put on the mask.
We can start. Please look at the camera.
I'm a content moderator.
I've been in the company for three years.
Are you a part-time employee?
Full time.
How would you describe content moderation?
It states in our training manual,
we review videos
and photos
that shouldn't be seen
on social media platforms.
Can you explain further about
the content you moderate?
It's content that is
violent
sexual
exploitative
What's the most disturbing thing
you've ever seen while moderating?
Something that scarred you.
Have you seen
a six-year-old get sexually assaulted?
The videos you censor are real people.
Doesn't it weigh on your conscience?
I only handle data.
That's my job.
Fuck I just want to wake up.
Lyra, are you even awake?
Excuse me?
Are you awake or are you in a nightmare?
Help! Help!
My father told me
not to be afraid of ghosts.
Seeing ghosts is proof that
there is an afterlife.
That there is a god, good, and evil.
Because of this,
I would understand every cruel thing
that happens in the world.
I was just a kid when he told me that.
Now, I'm still searching for ghosts.
What did HR say?
Nothing. There's no news about her.
They tried calling her,
but she's not picking up.
I want to know how she's doing.
Shirlee said she saw her at her condo.
Spaced out. Not talking.
It seems like
she's going through something.
- Poor girl.
- You should've been there.
If you'd seen her then
It still creeps me out.
You could hear her scream
throughout the office.
- Her eyes looked like she'd seen a ghost.
- You'll be dozing off again later.
- What do you think happened?
- It's still early.
She probably got triggered
by a video she was moderating.
Don't doze off again later!
She's not the type
who gets along with people, though.
That's why she doesn't have
any friends in the office.
- Isn't Lyra her friend?
- I don't think they're close.
I don't know.
It's not like Lyra's any different.
Hey, Lyra. How are you?
We're going to the rooftop to vape.
You want to come?
I'll pass.
Delete.
Delete.
Delete.
Lyra?
Delete.
Sorry, sir.
This was taken from afar.
There's not much blood.
Actually, it doesn't even look like
a dog at first glance.
But why did you delete this,
and let the others get through?
It was just a mistake, sir.
A misclick.
I've always been consistent
with the others.
We only monitor 3% of your output.
You know,
if we're talking about consistency,
I'm really worried about the 97%.
Like this one.
- Lyra!
- Sir--
Starting today,
we'll be having weekly evaluations, okay?
Okay?
Sir.
Do you have some on you?
Why?
Don't the ones I gave you work?
I've run out.
Here, try this.
Take it easy on these.
Thank you, sir.
You know, Lyra
It seems I made a mistake
in my assessment of you.
You're not as numb as I thought you were.
We all have problems.
But it's important
that we don't bring them to work.
My shift is starting.
Sure, Lyra.
Just remind the others, okay?
We have a meeting in the war room.
And your weekly assessment.
Same time.
Lyra.
Sir?
You can talk to me, okay?
I just want you to be efficient.
Sir, maybe you can finally
give me a raise?
Next week.
Same time.
Don't forget.
Delete.
Ignore.
Ignore.
Ignore.
Delete.
Fucking smurfs!
What?
Delete.
You're wasting the bar chow.
Boom, motherfucker! Wasted!
Wasted idiot!
Ignore.
Delete.
- Yay, you're so good!
- Happy birthday!
Don't come near us!
- Stay away!
- Sir!
Sir! Let's talk about this.
Again.
Context is the name of the game.
Is the content sexual?
Is there a minor involved?
I've been in this industry long enough
to know to "always base it on context."
Hey, Lyra.
- Other examples of context to consider
- Do you have any news about Aileen?
- War coverage?
- How is she?
- What kind of war is it?
- I haven't seen her.
Do our clients want the world to see this?
- When you do
- That's why research is important.
tell her that we're inviting her
next week.
Just for a couple of drinks.
We haven't hung out with her yet.
We're all devastated by
what happened to Aileen.
But given our line of work,
it's kind of expected.
We can use this
as an opportunity to learn.
It's okay to take a break occasionally.
Okay?
Check it.
Yeah, I know, but
I know. I need time.
I'm already doing what I can.
Babe.
I'm at my limit.
But I'm trying my best
to hold it together.
Don't worry. I'll call back okay?
Babe, please.
Babe.
YOU CAN'T ESCAPE HERE.
I hope you're listening.
I hope someone finds out
about my situation.
I can't handle this anymore.
My work visa has expired.
I have no money.
I'm done with my quota.
See you.
Miss.
Do you have a lighter on you?
The cashier won't let me borrow hers.
Sorry, I quit smoking.
Why don't you just buy one?
They're pretty cheap.
No offense,
but switching to vaping
isn't actually quitting.
Both will kill you soon enough.
Okay, sorry. I appear to be
giving off a stalker vibe.
Okay.
Miss, you look familiar.
H. Smith?
Concorde Ventures, 22nd floor?
Can you help me?
My officemates and I have been debating
about what you guys actually do
in your department.
Actually,
we have a bet going on--
What do you think we do?
This is just my theory.
Scam center?
You guys wouldn't be so covert
if you weren't hiding anything.
Or are you guys
phone sex operators?
I'm not judging you or anything.
We all have our own way
of earning a living.
How about you?
What stressful job do you have,
to dump your shit on me?
I'm in IT on the 4th floor.
I started last month.
My name's Jace.
I hope your whole floor's internet
shuts down.
Do you mind?
I'm trying to catch some sleep.
Why are you sleeping here?
The trains are closed.
Don't you have sleeping quarters
on your floor?
The jail cell?
Jail cell?
We call our sleeping quarters
the "jail cell."
They're dark. Cramped.
As if you're in prison.
But at least here,
there's air conditioning.
You should try sleeping there.
Fuck no. I'm afraid I won't wake up.
You should be grateful that
your shifts are easy.
So,
you'll help me win the bet?
Will you stop bothering me
if I tell you what our job is?
Promise.
I'll even buy you pods.
I'm the reason why
you can sleep soundly at night.
Fuck, I knew it!
You're a phone sex operator.
Asshole
Fine. Okay. I was just kidding.
I'll leave you alone now.
I'll give you the pods
when we see each other again.
What flavor do you want? Mint?
Fresh red.
I hang out on the rooftop
during break time.
You can give it to me there.
Okay, fresh red.
Rooftop.
I don't know what happened.
They said she jumped.
Hey, you two! Get down from there!
Sorry.
Lyra.
You're next.
Fix yourself up.
You look like shit.
Lyra, I need to talk to you.
Are we on the same page with this?
Do you know how hard I worked
to fix this setup?
Be mindful of what you say.
One slip of the tongue, and you'll ruin
all the work I've done here.
Remember.
Your job
Our jobs
That is what's at stake.
Lyra
I talked to HR.
I'll take care of your raise.
Don't worry.
Lyra.
Are you okay?
Miss, did you notice anything
when Aileen entered the building?
I didn't.
Did you notice anything strange
about her behavior
during the past few days
before she killed herself?
Lyra?
Miss, are you okay?
Yes. I'm fine.
Sir, I deleted everything.
But the investigators are asking
for a copy.
Just take care of it.
We're looking for Aileen's cell phone.
We're hoping you have any information
that will help our investigation.
It would help us if you could give us
an idea of the work that you do here.
So we can have a clear picture
of the victim's profile.
Most of us are in customer support.
Didn't Sir Simon brief you about it?
Ah yes, he mentioned that.
We did a background check
on the employees here.
We're aware of your mother's
missing person case.
I know this is hard on you, but,
you know, I'm a father too.
I have a daughter.
I'm sure they're doing the best they can
to find your mother.
Lyra maybe you can help us
with this case?
They're wasting their time.
What?
My mother isn't missing.
She abandoned us.
She left me and Papa.
Ma'am?
Ma'am?
You can call me Tess.
Ma'am Tess
I didn't know Aileen that well.
I can't help you.
But if you gain any information,
please contact us.
I left my number with your supervisor.
Lyra
I understand.
You know, our jobs
make us crazy sometimes.
But
are they paying you enough?
It's enough to get by.
We only do customer support anyway.
Lyra, where are you?
We're here already. - Armi
What? Why is no one drinking yet?
I'll drink in a bit.
Me too.
Come on! We rarely get to do this.
Word on the street is that
there's an opening in CGB.
I might apply.
I thought of applying too.
But the commute is such a hassle.
What are the benefits like?
Just enough.
What about the pay?
That's the problem
We're done for, guys.
Let's just accept that
we'll be stuck in that office forever
until we're insane.
God, I keep getting dick videos every day.
It's fucking disgusting.
I thought you liked dick videos?
I'm this close to fucking resigning!
Hey, stop that already.
We're out of the office.
I should've deleted this.
Whatever.
Come on, guys! Let's have a shot.
You know, I've been feeling disgusted
with myself since I accepted the raise.
Doesn't it bother you?
If people had found out that Aileen died
because of work-related stress,
all of us would have been sacked.
I love Aileen, but
did you guys hear about it?
Did you know?
She was swimming in debt.
Couldn't that be the reason
why she killed herself?
Why does she have to worry about money
when she has a sugar daddy?
Sugar daddy?
Yeah.
Who else could it be?
Boss Simon.
Well
He is kind of creepy.
And too touchy.
Aileen lets him have his way
with her though.
You guys didn't know Aileen.
She's not here to defend herself.
She's dead, okay?
How about you, Lyra?
Did you know Aileen?
None of us knew Aileen.
That's dark.
What?
I said you're dark.
Sorry, I couldn't hear you over the noise.
Shit! Lyra, sorry.
I left my wallet at the apartment.
Can you take care of the bill?
I'll pay you back next week. Promise.
And
thank you for hanging out with me.
I don't exactly
have anyone else to talk to.
And word in the office is,
you're the best employee there.
I'm not the best.
They're all just lazy.
That's why they can't meet their quotas.
Don't worry.
You'll get used to it.
You just need a bit of training.
Well, I think it's kind of obvious
that I'm not right for this job.
It's hard to get used to.
Even if it's only a job, those videos
Those are real people in them.
Don't think about it too much.
Ignore.
Delete. Ignore. Delete.
Until you get the pulse of it.
This one moderates
like it's a piece of cake.
She's my idol.
How do you do it, Lyra?
Do what?
You act as if the job isn't affecting you.
Like it's nothing.
I've been observing you.
Right, Lyra. What's your secret?
Share it with us.
Do you know this saying?
"One death is a tragedy.
A million, a statistic."
In layman's terms, please.
The individuals you see on screen
are not people anymore.
Data.
We handle data, not people.
It's that simple.
Hey! What's up?
Check out these worms!
I picked them up from there.
This one has carabao shit on it.
Look!
Fuck.
Are you okay?
What happened to Armi?
Check it. What did she see?
This is a cool spot.
Not crowded at all.
Wait
I still don't know your name.
Miss, is it okay to ask?
Depends.
Did you bring it?
You know what? You're a scammer.
You're not really a phone sex operator.
Lyra.
Lyra.
Lyra
Can I smoke, Lyra?
So, you guys are content moderators?
I'm sorry about Aileen.
Your job must be tough.
How are you not traumatized yet?
How are you handling it?
Listen to this.
This sounds different.
The tempo is crazy.
I listen to that after moderating.
To calm myself down.
Weirdo.
Don't you get more stressed out
when you listen to this?
The beat's too fast.
It has a different effect
when you watch what I watch.
Have you seen a beheading video?
How the head gets slowly decapitated?
Beheading videos?
I'll pass.
But, you know, it depends.
Sometimes, when they use a blunt knife,
it gets messy.
Other times,
they just need one clean slice
to remove the head.
But get this. Sometimes
they use a sawing motion.
And when they do,
most of the time,
the people squeal like animals.
Fuck.
When I was younger,
we had a pet dog.
My dad butchered her
because she'd keep howling.
In our province
there's a superstition that if a dog
keeps howling every night,
that means someone in your family
is going to die.
My dad believes in those things,
so he got scared.
He killed our dog.
Did you see it?
Yes.
Even now, I can still hear it whimpering.
Isn't that kind of a silver lining though?
Because of it, you're tough as steel now.
What are you doing?
Do you know why I always come here?
Why?
Because when you look below,
people seem like ants.
Like they're just moving dots.
If one of those dots disappears
or stops moving,
you won't feel anything.
There's no weight to carry.
It'd be easier that way, Aileen.
If we saw people as that. Just dots.
Maybe that's just how the world really is.
Full of dots.
Lyra!
Lyra!
Lyra?
Lyra, open the door!
Lyra!
Lyra, what the hell's happening to you?
Lyra!
Lyra?
You really don't believe in an afterlife?
Then where do we end up after we die?
I don't know, Aileen.
When I die first, I'll let you know.
YOU CAN'T ESCAPE HERE.
Hey!
Are you okay?
Have you heard?
Armi resigned.
She already sent Sir Simon her letter.
Benru?
Yes?
Can you help me with my backlog?
I'm starting to feel sick.
Is that all?
Okay, let me think about it.
You wish.
I'm leaving.
Simon: Are you done with your backlog?
You have a new batch to finish by tonight.
I'm still at the office.
Asshole. You're just watching porn.
Benru, you left your bag again?
I don't want to see them anymore.
I don't want this anymore.
I don't want to see them anymore.
I want to get out of here.
I don't want this anymore.
This is your fault!
This is your fault.
This is your fault.
This is your fault!
This is your fault.
Lyra.
What are you doing here?
Don't you need to work on your backlog?
- Sir?
- Are you finished?
There's something you need to see.
What is it?
It was forwarded to my queue.
I tried tracing its metadata,
but it's not from our QA site.
I don't want to see them anymore.
I want to get out of here.
Ma'am Tess said
they haven't found Aileen's phone.
Who the fuck sent this?
This is all your fault!
This is all your fault!
This is your fault!
This is your fault!
Delete that.
Someone else might see.
Make sure it's wiped from the server.
Sir?
It's from the same uploader.
Tag ID#1216.
It was just uploaded.
Fuck!
Delete that too.
Hello?
Axel, can you check the reception area?
The main entrance is closed.
The employee's exit
is the only one open, sir.
Are you sure?
Someone uploaded a video to our server.
It was recorded in the reception area.
Yes, sir. I'm looking at
the CCTV right now.
I don't know how,
but there must be someone there!
Can you check, please?
Who are you calling?
That's okay.
Lyra.
Jace, I need your help.
Do you still have the video?
What are you talking about?
You told me to delete it
and now you're asking for it?
Jace, this is important.
Lyra, to be honest,
I'm still pissed at you.
I looked for you all over the club.
Can you just listen, please?
The video you took of Aileen,
is it still with you?
Aileen?
Yes, I have it. Why?
I don't have time to explain.
Just send it to me now, please.
Lyra
What the hell is going on?
Please, Jace! Just send it to me!
I think I know her.
She jumped!
- This is?
- Aileen's death.
You guys know her?
Look! He snatched her phone.
Motherfucker.
It's that thief!
I'll call Aileen's phone.
That asshole. He's fucking with us.
We need to call Ma'am Tess.
We don't need to. I can handle this.
Shit. Axel isn't answering his phone.
If someone uploads another video,
just delete it, okay?
I'll come back.
Sir!
Sir Simon, answer the phone.
- Lyra?
- Hello, Jace!
Can you hear me?
Lyra, I can't understand you.
Jace, I'm still at the office.
The power's out. I can't get out.
Yes, I can see that.
Just wait for the generator, okay?
- Hello, Lyra?
- Jace?
- Hello?
- Lyra.
Hello!
I don't know what's happening anymore.
Someone killed Sir Simon.
I need to get out of here.
Lyra, what are you saying?
Someone's killing who?
Hello?
Jace? Hello!
Fuck!
- Boss! Help!
- What is it, sir?
There's someone trapped up there!
Come with me.
Okay, let's go.
YOU CAN'T ESCAPE HERE.
Help me!
Help! Help!
Here.
Drink this.
What's that, sir?
It's for your nerves.
I'm okay, sir.
You don't have to hide your situation.
Admit it. You need help.
Okay?
Here.
I'm sorry, Aileen.
I know that sometimes,
I don't take care of my employees enough.
But you know,
you guys aren't the only ones
I have to deal with.
Sir.
Maybe you need to take one too.
This job makes us crazy.
Doesn't this work for you too, Aileen?
Sir
I don't feel well.
I don't feel well, sir.
You're just stressed, Aileen.
Relax.
Just relax.
Relax
Sir
No.
Just relax.
Let's make this easy like last time.
Stop it
Let go of me!
You want to leave?
There's the door.
Go on.
Try to escape.
You're really leaving?
What?
After giving me a hard-on?
I don't want to. Stop it, sir!
Don't resist it.
Look at me.
Open your eyes!
You whore!
You're playing with me, aren't you?
You're all the same.
I'm sorry.
Sorry.
I wasn't able to help you.
I was afraid.
That's the truth. I was afraid.
My whole life feels like a nightmare.
I can't wake up.
I want to wake up.
I don't want this anymore.
I want this to stop.
Sorry
What's the status upstairs?
Did you find the girl?
Negative on the 21st, sir.
We're searching on the 22nd.
Lyra?
Lyra
Lyra, what happened to you?
Sir, help!
We found the girl.
We're on the 22nd floor.
All right, we can start with the interview
whenever you're ready.
Can I smoke here?
After the interview.
Please put on the mask.
We can start. Please look at the camera.
I'm a content moderator.
I've been in the company for three years.
Are you a part-time employee?
Full time.
How would you describe content moderation?
It states in our training manual,
we review videos
and photos
that shouldn't be seen
on social media platforms.
Can you explain further about
the content you moderate?
It's content that is
violent
sexual
exploitative
What's the most disturbing thing
you've ever seen while moderating?
Something that scarred you.
Have you seen
a six-year-old get sexually assaulted?
The videos you censor are real people.
Doesn't it weigh on your conscience?
I only handle data.
That's my job.
Fuck I just want to wake up.
Lyra, are you even awake?
Excuse me?
Are you awake or are you in a nightmare?
Help! Help!